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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

What He kent the Bull For.

Report OF Cleveland (O.,) Divorce Suit.
Mrs. Fulton had responded to Fulton
suit with cross petition, but this was
dismissed, and she is now contending for
alimony. Her attorney questioned the
husband, and the following interesting
"bull" story was brought out, amid great
laughter:
NOW" asked the lawyer, didn't you
keep ferocious bull to scare your wife
with?''
Il keep bull" responded Fulton, ''but
had to; 1 couldn't sell him; he was cross
but l never thought of using him to scare
my wife,
What did you keep him fort"
"Well l used him as sort of bank, OF
rather [ made him guardian of my pri
vate papers. Nothing was safe about the
house, and l couldn't keep thing from
my wife. All my personal papers 1 tied
up and pnt them in the bulls manager, q
little ways above his head. They were
pretty secure there, as it wasn't safe fol-
any one on the farm except myself to &c
near the animal.
'Mrs. Fulton threaened continually tc
burn the house, and l insured it, being
determined to save myself from loss. The
insurance papers were taken care of by
the bull in the same manner. He was
pretty handy bull"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
AN ODD MAN OF GOTHAM.
He Ventures Out Only After Dark and Lives
on Good Whiskey.
New York Mail and Express.

New York Mail and Express
An old cab driver whose face is familiar
to frequenters Of the Fifth Avenue hotel,
leaned against an electric light pole one
night this week, and meditatively pulled
| out a 25-cent cigar. He blew the smoke
| through his nose, tasted it, and went
through all the maneuvers of connois-
| seur.
"I've been around this neighborhood
for fifteen years." said he, land every
| night at exactly 11:30, if l am at my
stand, along comes an old thoroughbred
and presents ne with quarter cigar.
He's a gent, he is, not one of your six
for quarter with bundle of cigarettes
thrown in"
The wind played peculiar tunes through
the leafess branches in Madison square,
and the reporter shiyered in his sealskin
ulster, and cabby sort of turned up his
already turned up nasal appendage at
such display of susceptibility to the
weather.
Sonny" he remarked, you newspaper
men think you know it all, but we see
more in week than you do in year.
We go in for behind the boards, you
know. It's our calling. Now take my
friend, the thoroughbred, for instance.
His is case don't belive you ever heard
the like of. 1t was in II that 1 first
met him. He was about so years old,
but he looked much older on account of
being rounder of the first water. Turn
ing into thirty -fourth street one night, 1
came upon a man and woman talking
loud, and when the woman saw me she
motioned for me to get down from the
box. She was an old lady, and she was
n flna 7 that the had
snakes in his overshoes. and / asked the
lady where he lived. The house was in
the next block, and / coaxed him home.
The lady was his mother. The next night
at 11:30 I was waiting for a party on
Broadway, near twenty fifth street, when
my friend came along. He recognized
me in an instant, and, stepping into
cigar store, he asked for four for dollar.
Then he handed me one. He has repeat
ed that performance every night since,
rain or shine, week days or holidays, il
don't make bit of difference. He went
through fortune before he was 80, and
then he had liberal allowance from his
mother.
"A rounder in those days did more than
suck the head of cane and stand in
front of hotels. He was hard drinksr
anu stas CT ever! Line 80 you pee u
thoroughbred broke down His tailor's
bill Is paid by his relatives, and he gets a
certain amount of money TO spend every
day. But he never comes out until after
dark, and then he does nothing worse
than walk around the street until four or
five O'Clock in the morning. when he gets
tired and goes home to bed. He always
carries flask of whisky with him, stuff
costing 40 cents drink over any first
Gloss bar. He is Just as sane a man as
there Is, but he does peculiar things. He
never goes to the theatre, and wouldn't
rained.
up to the boulevard at or 2 O'Clock in
the morning, and he never gives me less
than double rates. The queereet part of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
CHAPTER XIII.

When Florence finds her way, at the
expiration of the hour, to Dora's room.
she discovers that fair little widow dis.
solved in tears, and indeed sorely per-
picked and shamed. The sight of Flor.
ence only seems TO render her grief
more poignant, and when her cousin
putting her arm round her, tries to con
sole her, she only responds to the cares
by fiinging herself upon her knees, and
praying her to forgive her.
And then the Whole truth comes out.
All the petty, mean. underhand &C
tons, all the cruel lies. all the carefully
spoken mnuendoes. all the false re.
ports are brought into light and lai6
bare TO the horritied eyes of Florence
Dora's confession is thorough an6
complete in every sense. Not In any
way does she seek to shield herself, or
palliate her own share in the deception
practiced upon the unconscious girl
now regarding her with looks of amaze
ment and deep sorrow, but in bitter
silence.
When the wretched story is at An
end. and Dora, rising to her feet. de-
clareS her intention of leaving England
forever, Miss Delmaine stands like one
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

part of the business is that he never spoke
ten words to me in any one night, and be
always pays for everything with new
money. If You saw him pass by you
would swear he was so, and he can walk
longer than any man l ever came across.
The policemen all say that he has screw
loose, but before she died his mother told
me that the best doctors in the city pro-
nounced him sane.
From early youth he got in the habit
of staying out at nights, and now in his
old age he can't sleep until daylight, and
then only after tramping around town.
The strangest thing about his drinking is
that, while he is hard drinker, he never
goes into saloon, and although he was
rounder years ago he never enters q
saloon now. / often meet him when the
snakes are after him, but he walks them
off, and he comes around the next night
as usual. l guess you never heard of q
case like that, did you, outside of an
asyIumY"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Cupid's Christmas stratigies.


That's funny" he said, as he read a
letter he had just taken out of his box
at the club. That's queer"
"Whats"
"Read that. We quarreled last Feb
ruary. She hasn't looked at me since.
and she has abused me like thunder all
the time"
"Ah. She loves you"
This was the letter:
Ny Dear Henry: We have been en-
tangled for months A dozen times
sat down to write TO you, but my pride has
always refused to give way. Yoa are not
disposed to bend. Well, / must, friends
are too few in this world. So let Us for
get and forgive. Come and see me as of
old Your Elite.
Hum, that's very pretty. You'll recon
Gle, / SUPPOSE"
"Who can refuse such an overture as
thiss What are you looking att" as the
friend pulled ont little diary and began
turning over the pages
Il was Just looking to see what day
Christmas was on this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
A MOUNTAIN MYSTERY.

The Strange Sight Seen by California Hunters
Ventura Cal Free Peas
Parties returning from hunting trips to
the mountains often tell strange tales
of their experience when miles away from
human habination, of conflicts with grizzly
bears, mountain lions, etc, but by far the
most weird story We have heard is told BY
two wsn-known young men of thi. place.
who were on prospecting tour some
three weeks since near Cobbles one noun
tain, at tho northern boundary of this
county. The story they tell-and they
are willing to take their oath on the truth
of the statements about as follows:
One cold night they were simultaneously
awakened about u o'clock by the noise of
cracking brush that had been thrown on
the fire. They arose to sitting posture
and saw the figure of an Indian woman
standing by the fire. She was dressed in
robe of gayly colored material that al
most reached to her feet. A glistening
necklace, evidently of gold and silver, en-
rjched her neck, and hanging berdent
from this were q number or bears claws.
Her black hair reached below her waist.
In her ears were large hoop earrings of
gold.
Upon Sc elng the form, one of the Young
men lnstlnctively reached for his rifle by
his side, while the other started in amaz-
ment at seeing such sight in the dead
of the night and thirty miles from any
house. When the figure saw the motion
made to reach the rifle she motioned for
them not to fire and moved down the trail
beckonlng to them. Before disappearing
from view she again beckoned to them,
but they were too dumfounded to follow
The next morning they followed the
trail, and, after much difficulty, traced
the footprints to the base of a high cliff
about mile from their camp. The rest
of the story told is to this effect: "When
l awoke." said one of the young men, II
was Mortified. l couldn't move to save
my life. | was frozen with establishment.
The next morning we discussed the mat
ter and determined to investigate. So
the next night we took our blankets and
went to the base of the cliff. At about
midnight, the same hour the figure ap-
peared to US, we saw bright phospkores-
cent light on the brow of the cliff, and am
sure we heard voice calling 'Meeneeah!
Meeneeah!' several times. This is
the strangest experience 1 ever
passed through. 1 never have believed
in ghosts, but l would like to know what
this was. If it was woman how did she
come there at that time, thirty miles from
civilization"
An old Indian tradition is to the effect
that many. many years ago an Indian
maiden Meeneeah, the emily daughter of
cheif-was lost in this region and starv-
ed to death near the place called Squaw
Flat. 1t is said that different campers
have seen the phosphorescent light spok-
men were camped. Can this be a mar
allel case with that of the Indian woman
abandoned on San Nicolas island for
eighteen years?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
He Understand af.Isst


"But, father" she protested as the old
man ceased speaking, you do not seem to
understand the case"
"Oh, but do. You shall never marry
William, even if he is my confidential
clerk.
Father, YOU
THAT is all, Helen-say no more"
Four days latter she wrote him from
Toronto. saying; ''Will and arrived here
safely and were married at once. We
have $4,000 of your money. Is all for,
given, or shall we settle down heres"
he telegraphed his forgiveness. Wal
Street News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Anxiety, Not Work, That Kills.


The difficulty, however, is not perhaps
so much to procure the requisites of hap
piness as to resist the assaults of care and
sorrow. "The great man." says Emerson,
sis he who in the midst of the crowd keeps
W perfect sweetness the serenity of
solitude" How many of the troubles of
life are insignificant in themselves and
easily avoidable? 1t is not so much, in
most cases, great sorr ows, diseases or
death, but rather "the little daily dyings"
which cloud over the sunshine of life. We
most of Us give ourselves an immense
amout of useless trouble, incumber our
selves, as it were, on the journey of life
with dead weight of unnecessary bag
gage. In that most delightful fairy tale,
''Alice in Wonderland" the White Knight
is described as having provided himself
on starting for journey with variety
of odds and ends, including mousetrap
in case he was troubled by mice at night
and beehive, in case he came across
swarm of bees. To save ourselves from
imaginary. or at any ratio problematical
evils, we often incur real suffering. "The
man." said Epicurus, "who is not content
with little is content with nothing" There
Is an amusing passage in Hearnes
Journey to the Mouth of the Copper
mine River" A few day after starting
he met party of Indians, who annexed
a great deal of his property, and all
Hearne says is, THE weight of our bag
gage being so much lightened, our next
days journey was much pleasanter." 1
ought, however, to add that the Indians
broke up the philosophical instruments,
which, no doubt, were rather an incum-
brance. Do, then, your bsst and await
calmly the result. 1t is anxiety, not work.
which kills; it is work, not anxiety, which
commands success. There is a Hindoo
saying that the fortune of man who sits
also; it sleeps when he sleeps, moves when
he moves and rises when ne rises. Anxiety,
on the contrary, does more harm than
good. Many seem to think that, in these
days of competition and struggle for e1-
istence. life is more difficult and anxious
than it used to be. On the contrary, /
believe there never was a time when
modest merit and patient industry we're
M ore sure TO merit reward"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

is frequently the exclamation OF one lady to an.
ether The fact is not - p eSSant one t. have
mention, but still the act may be kindly one,
for il sets the enc addressed to thinking apprsS-
es her of the fact that she is not in good health
AID l. ads her to seek a reason therefor, Pailor
Is almost always attendant upon the first stages
Of consumption. The system is enfeehled, and
the blood is impoverished. Or. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery" viii act as a tonic upon the
system, will enrich the impoverished blood, and
restore roses TO the cheek
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

There is great danger OF war with Mexico in
the near future, but at present we can pursue the
arts of happiness, prosperity, and wealth.
Wherever you live, you should write TO Balett 4
Co., Portland, Maine, and receive, free full infor
nation about work that you can do, and live at
home, earning thereby from S. to SIS and up
wards daily. Some have earned over $50 in a
day. Capital not required; you are started free.
All is new; both sexes. All ages. Pay, as above
f,,-cr o-r
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
wouldn't Care
Forest and Stream

Tender-hearted young lady-Oh, you
cruel. hearsless little wretch, to rob fhos,
poor birds of their eggs,
Wicked little boy-Oh, That's the old
one you've got on your bonnet. Guess
she won't care,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

Ask for Rough on Dirt; A perfect washing pow
der found at last \ harmless, extra fine l ar
ticle, pure and clean, sweetens freshens beaches
and whtens without slightest injury 10 finest
fabric. UneQualed for fine linens and laces, gen.
eral household, kitchen and laundry use. Softens
water, saves labor and soap, 5, 10, csc, at
Druggists or Grocers
New York society ladies carry purses in the
shape of a Kittens head.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
InfaIIibie Cure for
Female CempIaints,

Thousands of women bear gratefSl testimony &c
the wonderful cures it has made. Is contains no N
toxivating properties IL trritate sensitive sto'r
ach or 60 induce an injurious reaction after ten
porary stimulation. Ii assists digestion, makes rio
healthy blood and builds up the entire system, thu
LAYING the sure foundation for perfect health.
sS~ Get it of your druggist; SlO per bottle si'
bottles $500, or OF w. GILMORE y SON ARoMA2
NAAehN In..- lh-nn, N
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

"TaE Travels of the German and Bon
tramont Families" is the title of a NEST
interesting and finely illustrated book,
giving a description of the Mammoth
Cave and all the winter cities and resorts
in the summer lands of the South. 1t is
a romance of the rail, with valuable tour.
ist information. 1t originated from the
passenger department of the Monon
Route a., N. A. and G. Ry.), and will be
sent to any one free on receipt of four
Mccormick, General Passenger Agent
Monon Route, 1873 Dearborn street, Chi
cago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

Baltimore capitalists are developing maya
nese mine in Augusta Co., Virginia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

THE MOTHERS FAvoRTrE- Cough Medicines for
the children and adults, is Rough on Coughs"
TrocheS, lSc. LIQUID, csc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
"a Prairie, Quebec, reports the capture of a

WIDE AwAKR-3 or hours every night cough
ing. Get immediate relief and sound rest by
using "Rough on Coughs" Troches. 10 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
| Love Her Better Than Life "

Well, then, why don't you do something to
bring back the roses to her checks and the light
TO her eyes? Don't you see she is suffering from
nervous debility, the result of female weaEnesss
bottle of DR.. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescription
vii! brighten those pale checks and send new life
through that wasting form. If you love her, take
bga,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
How Pale You Ara,

Faper toooggsns are novelty and
are said to be faster than those made
of wood.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
If you have catarrh, use the surest remedy

A remarkable Florida production is a gerant
UNI that measures thirty -two inches in circumfer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
KOuGu an nlRTn

Small granules, small dose, big results, pleasant
in operation don't disturb the stomach. CSC.
A. dynamite factory at Wauhatchie Texas,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

The Frazer Axle Grease is the very best. 4 trial
will prove are right.
There are l13 farmers in the Connecticut legis-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

A California farmer hanged himself a few days
ago because he was afraid that a dry season is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
The Domestic Problem.
BROOKLYN Eagle.

The present system of domestic ser
vice presents a curious anomaly. House
keeping is becoming more and more g
burden; the proportion of native domes
tics to the whole number is smaller, per
haps than ever before; yet the wages are
higher thsn ever before, and higher than
women receive for any sort of manual
labor, and higher than most receive for
labor of any kind. Many robust woman
gets SIS month and board and lodging
in Brooklyn as a servant, and many a
woman who makes her living by teaching
receives less. The cost of domestic ser
hice is ludicrously out of proportion to
the cost of other labor which requires
the same qualities and skill. Yet the sup
ply becomes less and the demand greater
In spite of the fact that the number of
women who have to earn their own living
continues to increase and wages for all
other kinds of labor that they can do be-
come less. This Is the anomaly which
needs explanation.
It may seem absurd that a woman
should sew fifteen hours day for So or
81 a week when. if she be strong and
have no small children, she might earn
the same wages and her board and lodg
ing besides as domestic. But, absurd
as it may be, it is ine1plicable. The i'm
print of servitude remains on the house
servant, as it does on the teacher, or
even on good seamstrssses, and rather
than have three good meals day in the
kitchen of mistresses most American
women prefer to have fewer meals and
less wholesome ones in their own homes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

For Throat Diseasesand Coughs. BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs, ike all really good things,
ire frequently initiated. The genuine are sold
La ia k-,,.,n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

A turkey stuffed with mushrooms was one of
he features" of n recent New York dinner
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
SUNSET CoX's CONDITIoN PRECARIoUs.

The very sudden death of Gen. Hazen
has caused some alarm and diligent in
quiry as to the real condition of Repre-
sentative s. S. Cox, of New York. 1t is
ascertained that he is, late tonight, very
dangerously Ill. 1t was given out during
the day that he was growing better, but
it is now known that his condition is real
ly precarious. He suffered second
hemorrhage this evening. Added to this
is an infammat on of the lungs, which
threatens pneum onia. His friends fear
he cannot last long.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
RuCHu-PAIRA-,i

Watermellons are being sold in the markets al
Santa Cruz. Cal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

The finest collection of cook-books In the
world is owned by a New York chef de cuisine.
II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it.. 25c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
LIFE PRESERyER.

Poodles weighing less than ten pounds
are exempt from taxation in Connect
~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
: ROUGH ON BILE" PILLS

Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney, Blad-
der, and Urinary Diseases. ST. At Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

Eight Cinnamon Joined the Central Congrega
tional church In New York city recentlY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
War Ahead

A sullb looded Oregon Indian purchased q
sewing machine as Christmas present for his
wifi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

Thirty eight-pound turkeys are common il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
On Punctuslity.


witty woman once said her husban d
had three hands, right, left and a little
behind hand" She was very prompt and
punctusl In her ways, and this fault in
her generally kind husband was like a
thorn In the flesh. A wise and thought
full man is usually found promptly in
his place at meal time. 1t is one of the
most dis couraging things in the world to
housewife who prides herself on her
good cooking to have the head of the do
mestic circle and the chief object of all
the nice delectabls things that are placed
upon the table diiatory about taking his
chair at meal time. Mothers
should be very strict with their boys.
The youngsters are so fond of play, and
it is such a trial to have the face and
hands scrubbed that it 10 often a daily
tussle to get them ready for the table.
But persevers. The habit once formed.
and it is important enough to use the rod
energetically, will be of lifelong service
to the man. and by means of making his
happier woman. One mother gave her
boy twenty five cents for being punctua
at meals three times day for a week. 1
he failed he was fined. 1t worked like q
charm.
Would Do Her Best.
Montreal Star
Mr.. Winks-I wish, Mrs. Winks, you
would read this article on the duties of
wives.
Mrs Winks-I haven't time now What
does it says
We'll. it says, for one thing, that it ia
the duty of q wife to cultivate assimila-
ton, and SO far as possible, have the
same tastes as her husband
Il never thought of that
Il suppose mott
NO, but if you'll bring bottle of
whisky home with You III try it.r
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

'Kougi on Rats clears out Rats MICE. Ioc.
Rough on Corns" hard or soft corns, 15c.
Rough on Toothache." Instant relief. 15c.
Trough on Dentist Tooth Powder. 1Oc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

Mrs Flood of Philadelphia, Is l02 years OLE
and does most OF her own housework.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

If You are losing your grip life try wells
Health Remover" Goes Direct to weak spots
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
OF INTEREST
TO ALIx-S~

lit gives us pleasure to rccon1nend Gil
MORRIS AROMATIC WINE. II sells bet
ter and gives better satisfaction than any remedy
we have ever sold, Our sale of tt is continuity ~
creaSng.' HESS y MONTGOMERY, Druggists
plymouth. Ind.